A collection of articles, as we post them, covering what we observe (and have time to post about) as this summer progresses
About the Author
Paul McArdle
Paul was one of the founders of Global-Roam in February 2000. He is currently the CEO of the company and the principal author of WattClarity. Writing for WattClarity has become a natural extension of his work in understanding the electricity market, enabling him to lead the team in developing better software for clients.
Before co-founding the company, Paul worked as a Mechanical Engineer for the Queensland Electricity Commission in the early 1990s. He also gained international experience in Japan, the United States, Canada, the UK, and Argentina as part of his ES Cornwall Memorial Scholarship.
Related Articles
Paul McArdle Tue 17th January 2017
[UPDATED] NEM-wide demand screams past 34,000MW today
NEM-wide demand roared to life today, for the first time this summer, with hot weather pretty much everywhere.
Paul McArdle Thu 30th January 2020
NEM-wide demand might exceed 34,000MW on Friday evening
A quick look (ahead of time) at what looks set to be a very high level of electricity demand right across the NEM tomorrow evening, Friday 31st January 2020. Just in time for the Australian Open semi-finals.
Paul McArdle Thu 19th November 2009
High temperatures force demand high, NEM-Wide (and prices follow)
A few brief notes about a hot day across the mainland, with demand levels high in each of the 4 mainland regions
Paul McArdle Thu 14th January 2016
NSW demand tops 12,800MW and reserves tighten today – prior to the cool change
Today was the turn for NSW to feel the heat – with demand rising and supplies stretched as a result.

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